2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine - CDC
Key Facts About 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine - CDC
H1N1 Influenza Inactivated Vaccine "The Shot" Information Statement - En Español - Chinese - PDF H1N1 Influenza Live Attentuated Vaccine "The Nasal Spray" Information Statement - En Español - Chinese - PDF
Vaccine Information Statements are produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of a vaccine.
Kids Vaccine Poster (CDC)
Information Sheet for Public Distribution (English and Spanish)
Protecting Yourself Against H1N1 Flu - PDF
The public should continue to monitor the news and heed the advice provided by federal, state and local health officials and their health care provider. There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- If you get sick, you should stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to regular human flu and include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Body aches
- Headache
- Chills
- Fatigue
Some people also have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with H1N1 flu.
For people who have flu-like symptoms and have traveled to areas where H1N1 flu has been confirmed, they should seek medical attention. However, if a person has flu-like symptoms but has not traveled to areas where H1N1 flu has been confirmed, they should stay home and contact a doctor to see if they should go in for testing.
Preparing Your Household for H1N1 Influenza - PDF
Thermometers and Fever - Fact Sheet
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H1N1 Flu Self-Evaluation - HHS www.flu.gov
A self-evaluation tool for adults offers a click-through assessment aimed at determining whether flu is or is not present.
This is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a healthcare professional. This self-assessment information does not capture identifiable information in any manner.
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Interim Guidance for Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu):
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www.flu.gov - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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